Mikel Arteta insists he's happy at Arsenal.

The midfielder is being linked with Fiorentina and Athletic Bilbao.

"I can't stop the rumours, but what I am certain is that I'm really happy here, I feel valued, I have been given a lot of responsibility and I like it," said Arteta.

"Until they think something different about me, I'm happy.

"I had a conversation with the manager. He knows my opinion and we're fine."

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